Erie County Sheriff's Office Report for Aug. 3, 2012

The Erie County
Sheriff's Office responded to 195 calls from July 21 to 27. Below is a sampling
of the noteworthy incidents on Grand Island.

Deputies responded to
20 burglary false alarm calls during the dates of this report.

Saturday, July 21

•Baseline
Road, deer struck - A complainant stated that a deceased deer was in the
roadway in front of her residence. Niagara International Transportation
Technology Coalition was notified.

•East
River Road, larceny - A complainant stated that someone stole scrap metal from
his property sometime in recent days.

•Baseline
Road, animal death - A complainant stated it appears a dog was deceased on the
side of the road. Deputies found the animal, which was a fox, and removed it
from the roadway.

•Grand
Island Boulevard, counterfeit money - Employees at a business in an amusement
park stated that they had fraudulent money used at a food stand inside the
park. The money was turned over to the Sheriff's Office.

•Grand
Island Boulevard, larceny - Employees at a business stated that money was
stolen from an office inside of the business. An investigation into the matter
is ongoing.

•Grand
Island Boulevard, parking violation - Employees at a business stated that
several vehicles were parked illegally inside of the parking lot. Deputies
issued parking tickets to the vehicles.

•Grand
Island Boulevard, harassment - An employee of a business stated that two
subjects harassed her when she went out to her vehicle in the parking lot.
Deputies checked the area but were unable to locate the subjects.

•Oakridge
Drive, fireworks use - A complainant stated that fireworks were being used in
the area. Deputies located the residence where the fireworks were being used
and advised the subjects.

Sunday, July 22

•Wallace
Drive, loud music - A complainant stated that loud music was coming from a
house in the neighborhood. Deputies located the source and advised the subjects
to turn down the music.

•Ward
Park, loud music - A complainant stated that loud music was coming from a house
in the neighborhood. Deputies located the source and advised the subjects to
turn down the music.

•Blackmon
Road, loud music - A complainant stated that loud music was coming from a house
in the neighborhood. Deputies located the source and advised the subjects to
turn down the music.

•Marjorie
Drive, suspicious person - A complainant stated a suspicious vehicle was parked
in the street and appeared to be occupied. Deputies located the vehicle and
advised the subject.

•Whitehaven
Road, shots fired - A complainant stated a subject was target shooting at a
residence on Whitehaven Road. Deputies located the subject and advised him of
the Town of Grand Island ordinance regarding discharging firearms.

•East
River Road, residential burglary - A complainant stated that, sometime during
the night, someone broke into her residence and attempted to steal items. At
the time of the report, no items were reported as missing. An investigation
into the matter is ongoing.

•Schwegler
Road, fireworks use - A complainant stated that fireworks were being used in
the area. Deputies checked but were unable to locate any subjects using
fireworks.

Monday, July 23

•Ransom
Road, suspicious vehicle - Deputies located a suspicious vehicle parked in the
lot of a gas station/convenience store late at night. Deputies advised the
subjects, who left without incident.

•Whitehaven
Road, dog bite - Deputies responded to a report of a child bitten by a dog. The
child was transported to a local hospital with seemingly not life-threatening
injuries. The dog control officer was notified.

•Grand
Island Boulevard, larceny - Employees at a supermarket stated that several
items were stolen from the store. The incident was recorded by the store's
surveillance system. Deputies' investigation led to the arrest of 30 year-old
man from Hamburg for petit larceny (a class A misdemeanor). The man was issued
an appearance ticket returnable to Town of Grand Island Court.

Tuesday, July 24

•Grand
Island Boulevard, suspicious incident - A complainant stated that two subjects
were attempting to load a steel beam into the back of a pickup truck. Deputies
checked the area but were unable to locate the vehicle.

•Grand
Island Boulevard, suspicious person - A complainant stated a subject was
sitting on the side of the road nearly in traffic. Deputies located the subject
and advised him.

Wednesday, July 25

•Greenway
Road, shots fired - A complainant stated he heard a gunshot ring out in the
neighborhood. Deputies checked the area and no further noises were heard.

•Baseline
Road, welfare check - Deputies responded to a 911 hang-up call. Deputies spoke
to the occupant and the call appeared to be a misdial.

•First
Street, traffic arrest - Following a traffic stop, deputies arrested an
81-year-old man from Grand Island after a Department of Motor Vehicles check
showed his license was currently suspended. The man was charged with aggravated
unlicensed operation in the third degree and other traffic infractions. The man
was released on appearance tickets returnable to Town of Grand Island Court.

•Webb
Road, welfare check - Deputies responded to a 911 hang-up call. Deputies spoke
to the occupant and the call appeared to be a misdial.

•Grand
Island Boulevard, larceny - A complainant stated that, sometime during recent
days, someone stole various items from outside of his business. An
investigation into the matter is ongoing.

•Grand
Island Boulevard, disorderly person - Employees at an amusement park stated a
subject inside the park was intoxicated and refusing to leave. Deputies
escorted the man from the park without incident.

•Ferry
Road, larceny - A complainant stated that a known individual stole various
items from her business. An investigation into the matter is ongoing.

•Fix
Road, suspicious person - A complainant stated a suspicious male was sitting on
the side of the road. Deputies located the male subject, who had a permit to
sell items door-to-door and was taking a break.

•East
River Road, youth activity - A complainant stated that two youths with
backpacks were riding bicycles on East River Road during the late evening
hours. Deputies checked the area but were unable to locate the youths.

•Love
Road, suspicious incident - A complainant stated that a young male subject was
attempting to buy beer from a grocery store. The subject tried several times
but was refused. Deputies were unable to locate the subject, who left prior to
patrol's arrival.

Thursday, July 26

•Whitehaven
Road, traffic arrest - Following a traffic stop, deputies arrested a
20-year-old man from Cicero after a DMV check showed his license was currently
suspended. The man was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation in the third
degree and other traffic infractions. He was released on appearance tickets
returnable to Town of Grand Island Court.

•Harvey
Road, parking violation - A complainant stated a moving van was parked near an
intersection and was obstructing the view of travelling motorists. Deputies
located the van and advised the driver to move the vehicle.

•Grand
Island Boulevard, larceny - An employee at a gas station/convenience store
stated that a customer became argumentative when his credit card was declined.
The subject pushed the employee and, before leaving the store, stole some
change. Deputies' investigation led to the arrest of a 50-year-old man from
Grand Island for petit larceny (a class A misdemeanor) and harassment in the
second degree (a violation). The man was issued an appearance ticket returnable
to Town of Grand Island Court.

•I-190
hit-and-run accident - A complainant stated that a vehicle ran him into a guard
rail on the Thruway. The vehicle then sped off in an unknown direction.
Deputies checked the area but were unable to locate the suspect vehicle. No
injuries were reported.

Friday, July 27

•Town
Hall Terrace larceny - A complainant stated that, sometime during the night,
someone stole a spare tire cover from her vehicle. An investigation into the
matter is ongoing.

•Whitehaven
Road, larceny - A complainant stated that, sometime during the night, someone
stole a spare tire cover from her vehicle. An investigation into the matter is
ongoing.

•Love
Road, marijuana arrest - Deputies located three youths around the area of a
grocery store. While speaking with the youths, deputies noticed they were
acting suspiciously. Two of the subjects stated they were in possession of a
small amount of marijuana. Deputies charged two juvenile offenders with unlawful
possession of marijuana and released them to the custody of their parents.

•Grand Island Boulevard, animal loose - A
complainant stated a golden retriever was seen running loose in the area of a
supermarket. Deputies were unable to locate the dog. The dog control officer
was notified.